Leading and Loving Well: Faith, Family, and the Courage to Realign

In this conversation on 100X, Peter Greer—President and CEO of HOPE International—shares one of the most vulnerable moments of his life and leadership. It’s a story not about organizational success, but about the quiet warning signs that appear when priorities drift and relationships suffer.

Peter recounts the moment his wife told him she “felt nothing” for him—a statement that stopped him in his tracks. Rather than pushing forward or explaining it away, he chose to listen. That conversation became a turning point that led him to write a resignation letter, not because he was leaving his role, but because he needed clarity on what truly mattered.

When Leadership Costs Too Much

This episode confronts a reality many leaders face but few talk about: the danger of succeeding publicly while failing privately. Peter reflects on how calling can slowly turn into justification for overwork and neglect if it’s not anchored in faith and accountability.

The willingness to pause, reevaluate, and realign is presented not as weakness, but as wisdom.

Intentional Marriage and Parental Blessing

Peter shares deeply about the necessity of intentionality in marriage and family life. Healthy relationships, he explains, don’t drift toward closeness—they require regular attention, humility, and repentance.

The conversation also explores the idea of parental blessing: the power of speaking life, affirmation, and identity over children. These words shape confidence, security, and faith in ways that last far beyond childhood.

Clarity of Calling and Finishing Well

Calling is not just about what we do, but how we live. Peter emphasizes that clarity of calling must include faithfulness at home, integrity at work, and obedience to God in unseen places.

Finishing well, he notes, is not about achieving more, but about becoming more—more Christlike, more present, and more content with what God has entrusted in each season.

Rhythms That Sustain a Godly Life

Throughout the episode, Peter offers practical rhythms that have helped sustain his relationships and leadership:

• Creating margin for the people who matter most
• Surrounding yourself with trusted voices of encouragement and truth
• Practicing godliness with contentment, regardless of season or circumstance

These practices, while simple, form the backbone of a life that endures pressure without losing its soul.

Resources Mentioned

• HOPE International
• Created to Flourish
• Where the Light Fell by Philip Yancey